The Complex Debate Over Abortion Rights and Morality

Abortion Vs. Pro-Life
Rationale: The debate between being pro–choice or pro–life is an argument that continues to
separate people due to one's beliefs or values. With this debate I was able conjure an argument that
states why I'm pro–choice. A boy in my class said there was two options, pro–life and pro–death,
forgetting the real name of the other view (pro–choice). I quickly corrected saying it was pro–
choice, because that is exactly what it stands for; one has the choice to make that decision. My
audience are people who are not very educated when it comes to this matter, and Susan B. Anthony.
I believe everyone has the right to their own beliefs and values. However, how could someone
possibly impose their beliefs on everyone and condemn them to one option. My ... Show more
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Realistically speaking, someone is only a full person, if they have authority over their own selves.
Selves are housed in bodies. Abortion is a right, for exactly the same reason as I have a right to think
what I want, say what I want, tattoo my own body, amputate my own foot, shoot myself in the head,
drink gasoline, inject heroin, light myself on fire, chain myself to a tree, go on a hunger strike, drink
powerade, have myself cloned, or eat my own flesh. I am the only authority in here. This is mine.
You have yours. Between us we meet by mutual agreement. Collectively we meet by a mutual
agreement called government. Governments regulate what happens between us when we can't agree
on what happens between us. When a doctor agrees to help me abort my fetus, there is no
disagreement between people. The government has no role there, until our actions probably harm
third parties. If a government can dictate what happens inside your body, you do not have authority
over your own self, you are not a legal person, and your government cannot draw rightful authority
from you. If a government does not respect the bodily boundaries of any human beings, it does not
have any rightful
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What Do Benjamin Franklin?
What do Benjamin Franklin, Charles Dickens, Paul Revere, Louisa May Alcott, Clara Barton,
Charles Darwin, Frank Lloyd Wright, Abigail and John Adams, and Alexander Graham Bell have in
common? Every one of these renowned men and women was a Unitarian or a Universalist. The
Unitarian Universalist religion began as two separate religions: the Universalist Church of America,
founded in 1793, and the American Unitarian Association, founded in 1825. Unitarianism originated
in Poland, Transylvania and England, and then later developed in New England. Unitarians rejected
the existence of the Holy Trinity and did not consider themselves a Christian denomination.
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Although Unitarian Universalism is not a conventional religion centered around the belief in a God,
society has benefitted greatly from Unitarians over the years. The unrivaled inclusiveness of the
Unitarian religion has given rise to their many significant contributions to society that include
advocating for racial rights, women's rights, and gay rights. Although the majority of progressive
people see Unitarianism as a beneficial religion with principles that drive Unitarians to have a
positive impact on society, there are others who do not share this view. Some people believe that an
association such as Unitarianism which is not centered around the belief in a God could not possibly
be an ethical religion and therefore does not benefit society. Many outsiders believe that a "religion"
which welcomes atheists, Christians, Jews and Muslims (to name just a few of the religions that
make up Unitarianism) cannot by definition be ethical. Extreme Muslims for instance are only
accepting of those who believe that Allah is the only God. Additionally, many of the alleged
"contributions" to society made by Unitarians, such as gay rights and reproductive rights, are
controversial in the eyes of other religions. One of Unitarianism's main contributions to society
comes in the form of their advocacy for racial equality both inside and outside of their
congregations. During the 1965 Selma Marches in Alabama, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. reached out
to

Abigail Adams and Women's Rights
Abigail Adams was an influential woman of her time and one of the first avid supporters of women's
rights. Abigail Adams was important to history because without her contribution and hard work the
women's suffrage movement may have never been started or would not have been as successful as it
is today. Abigail Smith was born in Weymouth, Massachusetts in 1744. She was the second child
born in her family. Abigail's father was a pastor and her mother spent her time helping others in the
community by visiting those who were sick and bringing supplies such as food and clothing to
families that were in need, as Abigail got older she joined her mother on these visits. Abigail did not
attend school but taught herself by reading books that she found in her father's library. (nps.gov).
Abigail and her future husband, John Adams, courted for two years before getting married. John was
a lawyer and Harvard graduate from Braintree. John was away very often while they were courting,
so the couple's only way to stay in touch was through writing letters. Abigail and John were married
on October 25, 1764. They then moved to John's house in Braintree, where Abigail handled the
family's finances and took care of the house while John was away. On July 11, 1767 John and
Abigail had their first son, John Quincy Adams. The next spring the family moved to Boston to be
closer to John's business. (uua.org). Abigail and John had 5 children together, three sons and two
daughters. John became a

Should Same Sex Marriage Be Legal?
Since June 2015, Supreme Court declares same–sex marriage is legal in all 50 states (npr.org, 2015).
This movement caused the nation to be torn between those who were for and those who were
against same–sex marriage. Although the nation has made a huge step forward, its' people still have
so much more to learn about what this movement means overall. In regards to same–sex marriage,
people only think just as it states same–sex marriage, but how about the others who do not quite fit
into either heterosexuality or homosexuality? Outside from heterosexuality, there are so many other
types of sexual orientation. The current stereotypes of homosexuality and other types of sexualities
have a negative connotation. In today's society, it is perhaps the lack of education, and religious
beliefs that caused this rift. Many people do not realize that there is a difference between gender
identity and sexual orientation. As well that there is many different types of sexual orientations and
what they all mean. The country, itself, has presented itself has proudly heterosexual for a long time.
This causes the people who are not heterosexual to feel discomfort in their own cities.
Some people may confuse sexual orientation with gender identity, and vice versa. They often
confuse these two terms because they are often unsure of the correct definition. Sexual orientation is
sexual and romantically attracted towards a certain sex (American Psychological Association, 2011).
This means that a

Women's Rights In The 1960s
The 1960s was a massive turning point for women's equality. During the 1960's Women were less
fortunate from family, respect to workplace compared to men. The lives of women were to start a
family at a young age and support them from the house. Women from that time mentioned, "The
female doesn't really expect a lot from life. She's here as someone's keeper – her husband's or her
children's". Wives at the time took care of all the house chores and kids, spending an average of 32
hours per week while Men spent 4 hours. Women started to fight back the gender inequality and
improve the lives of the next generation women. Some big impacts that occurred in 1960's are
Women's Liberation Movement, NOW, and public changes. These 3 reasons prove ... Show more
The National Organization for Women (NOW) was created in 1966 to give equality to women and
the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). NOW was created by a small group of feminists. NOW even
went as far as sending out women to different countries to spread the movement and gain
acknowledgment. This lead to Vietnamese women starting the anti–war sister solidarity and black
feminists focused on child car, welfare, and started the National Black Feminist Organization during
1973. Also, this has led to a stronger diverse country and relationship. 1968, NOW issued a bill of
rights which they had kept at their 1967 national conference, the passage of the Equal Rights
Amendment. The Bill of Rights included rights of maternity leave, the tax deduction for parents,
daycares, equal job training opportunities, and control of their own reproductive lives. In 1969, The
National Organization for Women also fought for lesbians to have their own lifestyle and
preferences which were part of the Equal Rights Amendment. Finally, their efforts paid off as the
Congress passed the amendment in 1972. They needed this law to be passed down in more states so
they continued fighting. They did more protests like the League of Women Voters, the YWCA of the
U.S., the Unitarian Universalist Association, the United Auto Workers (UAW), the National
Education Association (NEA), and the Democratic National Committee (DNC). Now accomplished
so much for women to have as much equality as men and even now this cause is still ongoing but
has skyrocketed in goals, also now to protect women 7 states have made the Freedom of Choice Act
state

Homosexuality And Its Effects On Society
Homosexuality is genetic! How can this statement be true? It is indeed true in the precise fact that
Romans 3:23 points out, "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God," Humanity has been
cursed with being genetically embedded with sin and a sinful nature. The current worldview is that
homosexuality and multiple sexual orientations come from nature, and not nurture. This viewpoint
is correct in that it is human nature to sin and seek out one's own selfish desire. However, No one is
prescribing a remedy for this sin. "Become sober–minded as you ought, and stop sinning; for some
have no knowledge of God. I speak this to your shame." (1 Corinthians 15:34) What the world has
done is celebrated this sin and deceive youth through their much–wanted desire for acceptance and
identity. There is a copious amount of research out there, along with world definitions of each
orientation, and a call for acceptance of others' orientations. There is also the other side of the
argument and the fundamental truths that come from the word of God. Various resources are
available to help youth leaders, teachers, parents and pastors to have a higher understanding of this
cultural issue and the solutions and treatments available for youth struggling in this area. Spiritual
leaders in the home, church, and schools ought to be prepared to teach on these topics readily, since
this world, in which many youth are daily immersed, will readily present its own point of view with
utter

Review of the Book, Outbreak: Creating a Contagious Youth...
Greg Stier is the executive director, president, and originator of Dare 2 Share Ministries
International as of 1991. Stier has instructed over 30,000 Christian adolescents around North
America in how to live out their faith in confidence and with boldness. In 1997 he was the guest
speaker at the Youth for Christ's DC/LA events, and he revisited that speakership at Y2K the
Fellowship of Christian Athletes forum. "Youth ministry became his full–time focus on April 20,
1999, due to the Columbine High School massacre." Stier has written such published works as
'You're Next!' and 'Dare 2 Share: A Guide to Sharing the Faith (Focus on the Family)' as well as
several curricula on evangelism preparation. According to Stier, "[he doesn't] come from ... Show
He goes on to show that ministers must come to the realization that presenting the Gospel to today's
culture is "when we arrive at the 'proof' that some [become a customized] to it, and others will reject
it," therefore we must not quit at the first indication of resistance. Much of the negative connotations
of the gospel, he surmises, are the result of the consumerist culture in which we live. Societies at
large have for all intent and purpose become a replacement for the church. The days are well past
when the churches are considered a driving force of moral influence, therefore, what we experience
today is an indifference exhibited by many in the church pews, and a general manipulation by the
populist segments of society to the extent that the Ecclesia is viewed as impotent in the engagement
of that society.
Although Stier gives a negative picture of bringing the gospel to the lost, he does give a plan for
revival. He writes, "Throughout the history of revival and reasons behind it, God will inevitably
raises up masses of teenage workers to spread His message." Many without religious upbringing or
Scriptural knowledge would bring question to Stier's use of examples regarding revival and the

Islam And Unitarian Universalism Are Completely Different...
Under specific pretense, many believe that Islam and Unitarian Universalism are completely
different based on they way the religion is structured. Unitarian Universalists believe that each
individual is free to have his own beliefs in life. Muslims believe in following the path Allah has put
them on, and wish to be guided correctly. In Unitarian Universalism, they believe that after death,
no torment will come to them and their souls will be saved. However, they relate on the topics of the
morals the followers are meant to abide in, God being a "spirit of life", and the controversy of Jesus
not being the son of God. Therefore, they are more similar than they are different.
In a religion, followers usually have certain responsibilities that they must uphold to reach the point
God had guided them to. In Islam, Allah revealed the Quran to Prophet Muhammad in order for him
to guide the Muslims with the correct way of life. He taught Muslims this way of life through
examples of his everyday norms. Until his death, the Prophet taught his followers to most
importantly have mercy and compassion, be modest, fear Allah, and to be trustworthy, reliable, and
honest in what they do. After his death, his companions took over to further enunciate on the
Sunnah of the Prophet, and after that the Tabi 'een took over. Meaning that the Prophet 's way of life
still runs through our history even up to today, and people still continue to learn and teach it
generation after generation.

The Unitarian Universalist Meeting House
On October 12th 2014 I ventured into the Unitarian Universalist meeting house, which is located at
501 South High Street in West Chester, PA. I was greeted at the door by openly gay Reverend Bill
Zelazny, who was wearing a tallis–like prayer shawl which was a colorful tapestry with no
discernable symbols on it. His head was uncovered. Reverend Bill was very welcoming and agreed
to meet with me after the service, which I was invited to stay for. I had never been to a religious
service in a denomination other than Judaism in my life, so I was very excited to have the
opportunity to experience the Unitarian faith close up. What first struck me was the utter lack of
religious symbols in the actual meeting room. The walls were adorned with what looked to be
homemade quilts and tapestries of varying designs. Some were just colorful squares in a pattern,
while another seemed to depict scenes of African life and dance. There were two identical tapestries
at the front of the room, displaying colored curved candles in a rainbow pattern surrounding a dove
in flight. The tapestry looked to be imitating a feeling of stained glass. Next to the pulpit were two
woven signs that hung down from tables. One said "Coexist" and the other said "Peace". The only
place I saw any recognizable religious symbol was in the corner of the room, where a quilt had
several panels of different religious symbols. It included a cross, the Star of David, the Islamic star
and crescent, the Yin and Yang, as

Gay Marriage Should Be Legal
Imagine that a government purposefully denied over 1,000 rights and benefits from one group of
people who haven 't broken any laws, would you support that government? Years ago,
homosexuality was unacceptable. Most that were gay hid it from others and did not act upon it. In
the United States, same–sex couples are denied legal marriage. Gay marriage in the United States is
a big conflict nowadays and we as the people have to do something to fix it. We need to fight for
equal rights guaranteeing marriage rights to same sex couples.The fight for the allowance of same–
sex marriages has been a long process, and just recently the issue is coming more into the light of
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It is such a growing debate nowadays on which country is permitting it and which country is not.
Back in the 1970s is when the first big debate on gay marriage took place. It started an uproar and
led to many riots and chaos. It finally started settling down in 1973 when protesting started. In July
of 2012 New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced that gay marriage had contributed
more than $259 million to the city 's economy since the practice became legal there in July 2011.
The Episcopal Church stated in Resolution made in 2006, that it opposes any state or federal
constitutional amendment that prohibits same–sex civil marriage or civil unions. When it comes to
marriage, it is defined as a religious institution defined by religious practices and beliefs. Boise
states that, "Countries as Catholic as Spain, as different as Sweden and South Africa, and as near as
Canada have embraced gay and lesbian marriage without any noticeable effect–except the increase
in human happiness and social stability that comes from permitting people to marry for love.
Several states–including Connecticut, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont–
have individually repealed their bans on same sex marriage as inconsistent with a decent respect for
human rights and a rational view of the communal value of marriage for all individuals" (Boies).
Giving the people the right to

Homosexuality And Its Effects On Society Essay
Homosexuality is genetic! How can this statement be true? It is indeed true in the precise fact that
Romans 3:23 points out, "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." Humanity has been
cursed with being genetically embedded with sin and a sinful nature. The current worldview is that
homosexuality and multiple sexual orientations come from nature, and not nurture. This viewpoint
is correct in that it is human nature to sin and seek out one's own selfish desire. Only, what is not
being prescribed is the remedy for this sin. "Think carefully about what is right, and stop sinning.
For to your shame I say that some of you don 't know God at all." (1 Corinthians 15:34 NLT) What
the world has done is celebrate this sin and deceive youth through their much wanted desire for
acceptance and identity. There is a plentiful amount of research out there, along with world
definitions of each orientation, and a call to acceptance of others' orientations. There is also the
other side of the argument and the fundamental truths that come from the word of God. Copious
amounts of resources are available to help youth leaders, teachers, parents and pastors to have a
higher understanding of this cultural issue and the solutions and treatments available for youth
struggling in this area. Spiritual leaders in the home, church, and schools ought to be prepared to
teach on these topics readily, as this world, in which the youth immerse themselves in daily, will
readily present their

Why Is Abortion Legal In The United States?
Abortion in the United States has been and remains one of the most contentious issues in western
culture and politics. Traditionally, an abortion is defined as the expulsion of a fetus from the uterus
before it can survive on its own. This may comprise spontaneous abortion, which is often referred to
as a miscarriage or induced abortion, in which someone – the woman herself, a layperson, or a
doctor – deliberately causes the abortion. The term is commonly used to refer to the induced
abortion, and this is the abortion, which has been filled with controversy. Although the procedure
has been legal in the United States since 1973, the culture war continues to rage on with supporters
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People in society have rights, and if a fetus is a person, then it, too, has rights, including the right to
live. Many people strongly supporting or opposing abortion have different views due to their own
personal faiths through religion. The Roman Catholic Church and many other Christian
fundamentalist organizations are strongly opposed to abortion rights and believe it is the immoral
killing of an innocent human being (Harris & Holm 2003). The Catholic Church teaches that human
life begins immediately at conception as does the right to life. These people, who contend that this
earliest form of life has the same fundamental rights as a person, generally oppose all forms of
abortion procedures. Mormons also take a position against abortion and condemn it as a form of
murder. However, the church recognizes that some circumstances are exceptional such as when
pregnancy is the result of rape, incest, or when the life or health of the mother is in jeopardy.
Although many religions are against abortion, or pro–life, there are equally many that support a
woman's right to choose. Muslims permit abortion until the fourth month of gestation, because
Islamic theology teaches that the fetus has not been given the "breathe of life" until that time
(Musallam 1983). The Presbyterian Church, United Church of Christ, and the Unitarian Universalist

Is Abortion Right or Wrong?
In the United States, the process of having an abortion has been a controversial topic for many
years. Even though an abortion is legal, Americans believe abortions are only morally correct when
used for medical reasons. The word "abortion" can be defined various ways depending on a person's
perspective. Abortion is defined by Oxford as "the act of giving untimely birth to offspring,
premature delivery, miscarriage; the procuring of premature delivery so as to destroy offspring"
(Dionisio). The National Abortion Federation defines it as "a medical abortion is one that is brought
about by taking medications that will end a pregnancy, which ends a pregnancy by emptying the
uterus (or womb) with special instruments" (Dionisio). Another ... Show more content on
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In comparison, Pro–life has a number of faith groups, also: the Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox
Church, National Association of Evangelicals, Christian Coalition of America, and the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter–Day Saints (Should Abortion Be Legal). In 2008, a poll was conducted to
confirm that 54% of regular religious service attendees believe that abortion should be legal in all or
most cases (Smith, Gregory). Reminiscent to any other state of affair, legal abortions have a few
cons. First, innocent lives are taken away. Second, the Bible's sixth commandment states that "Thou
shalt not kill". Third, abortion is not meant for contraceptives. Finally, it can cause psychological
damage to the woman who has the procedure (Should Abortion Be Legal). In assessment to the
cons, abortion also has pros. The first pro is women's rights. Women should have the right to do
whatever they please to their own self. Second, 68,000 women die each year in 33 countries from
"back–alley" abortions. Death and injury from illegal circumstances decreases with legal abortion.
Third, women have the decision to not birth children with rigorous or life–threatening medical
conditions (Should Abortion Be Legal). A child should not have to go through a lifetime of pain.
Fourth, giving up a

Limiting Access To Abortions
Limiting Access to Abortions Limits a Woman's Life
When we had to interview women from different decades, I decided to approach my grandma on the
opinions in regards to abortions when she was growing up. It turns out that much of the controversy
that was around back then, still exists today. According to her, accidental pregnancies resulted in
"going away for a while", or "back alley abortions", which no one would dare discuss. In these
procedures a "doctor", or some strange person would remove or kill the baby by using a coat hanger
and inserting it into the uterus. This was back in the 50's and while "back alley abortions" seem like
they would be uncommon in this day in age with all of the available resources, the numbers of
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According to a scientific study of "Women's sociological characteristics of and reasons for having
abortion" as researched in developing countries, "If young girls became pregnant they used to be
excluded from the school system. The laws at this point are now less strict, but such girls often
prefer to terminate their pregnancies because a pregnancy would compromise the smooth course of
their education." This same study also found that in Togo, "'Educational constraints' make up one of
the three principal reasons given to justify abortions." and finally, "Education is mentioned by
almost a third of women under 20 as a reason for abortion." From this study, it can be concluded,
that having access to abortions allow women who do not have access to another form of birth
control the chance and opportunity to further their education. It also can promote their own well–
beings, as well as their lives before they are able to take care of somebody

The Unitarian Universalist Of North America
The Unitarian Universalist in North America was officially formed in 1961 by two separate
religious groups from the early 1500's. The American Unitarian Association and the Universalist
Church of America joined together during the dawning years of the Christian Church in an effort to
create one of the most liberal congregations known as the Unitarian Universalist. Even though
Unitarianism has strong European connections, it is not a foreign import to North America. Its
origins began in Puritan New England .The American Revolution was a somewhat one of the
cornerstones in the formation of the congregation. In the early 1800's tension grew between the
liberals and those with traditional views. After the civil war the two religious traditions ... Show
The first chapter of the Unitarian Universalist welcome book kicks off with the question of, "What
Do Unitarian Universalists Believe?" It expresses that they believe in the freedom of religious
expression. They encourage all individuals to develop their own personal theologies, and present
their religious opinions without Fear of reprisal. Unitarian Universalists can be known as heretics,
because they make their own choice of what they believe or not believe. They believe in intellectual
freedom, and encourage their members to have an open mind and heart that is truly free and open.
They also believe in the authority of reason and conscience. The ultimate arbiter in religion is not
the church or document, but rather the personal choice and decision of the individual. Unitarian
Universalists are also known to be very vocal by supporting civil rights and protest unjust wars.
They welcome and integrate gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender members, and help support their
rights in society. They have Sunday sermons were they unite just like Christians do on Sunday in a
church. Unitarian Universalists express themselves with seven principles and six sources that they
all share. Their Services include time for meditation, singing and prayer led by a minister. They
have a symbol known as, the "chalice", which has a special meaning to them. The most widely
known symbol of

Gay Marriage Should Be Legal
In this day and age, people are extremely active to strive for their rights and maintain their liberty,
and it caused a lot of anti–campaigns in the society such as religions, political issues, homosexual
marriage and so on. However, this kind of anti–campaigns might need to experience a long time to
strive for the result and those issues are full of controversy in the society. Homosexual marriage is
an example that is very sensitive and controversial in modern society. However, currently, there are
18 countries which granted a right to local people who are homosexual to get marry. But still has
more than 78 countries against the homosexual marriage. Fortunately, the number of countries
which are planning to legalize the homosexual marriage is increasing. In other words, the society is
becoming more and more tolerant and enlightened. However, we cannot deny that homosexual
marriage is only accepted by a few people, and there are a number of people are against the
homosexual marriage with a lot of different reasons. From my personal opinion, I am with the
same–sex marriage and it should be granted the right to get marry and receive the equal treatment
and benefits. To begin with, the reason why people think homosexual marriage is unacceptable is
that homosexual behaviour is deviant and weird and it violates the laws of nature. (Messerli, 2009,
P3) However, "evidence has shown that homosexual relationships have already been existed for
more than 600 years."

Reproductive Justice Case Study
In today's society, women and people with different sexualities are negatively portrayed as objects
and at times, unfit to make their own reproductive choices. Women all around the country are finally
taking a stand towards reproductive justice. This topic of concern has been seen recently across the
world, in Presidential debates, academic articles and in Cross–Cultural news. These mediums all
depict how women all over the world are being deprived of their rights and reproductive choices.
On the other hand, they also depict how women are reclaiming their reproductive justice and
advocating for socially positive changes in the community. This case study of Reproductive Justice,
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Anthropological Reflections on Cultural Relativism and Its Others, many American political makers
attempt to interfere with women in the Muslim culture, because they see them as things that need to
be saved. American society focuses purely on their cultural and moral differences, instead of the
marvelous beliefs and lives they lead. Abu–Lughod argues that instead, the American government
needs to focus and learn to appreciate these differences among women around the world. She also
states, "When you save someone, you imply that you are saving her from something" (Ab–Lughod,
2002, pg.788). Again, this is crushing the spirits of strong, independent women; implying they are
objects that need to be protected. This is a great example of how the American government is trying
to mitigate the rights and choices of

Queer Is Not A Queer
I was walking to my house from the bus stop one day with my neighbor, Michael, and I was joking
about how I have a girl crush on Selena Gomez. I asked Michael, "Hey, what male celebrity do you
have a man crush on?" He responded ferociously with, "None. I 'm not a freaking queer." This is the
exact type of mindset that transforms innocent words into ones dripping with negativity and spite.
Language is one of the most powerful tools a person could have, and the way they utilize it reveals
their character. As time progresses, words and their meanings can change. For my great–aunt 's
generation, the word 'queer ' just simply meant 'weird ' or 'strange. ' However, as gay activism has
become much more prominent in society, the word queer is now mainly used to describe someone 's
sexual orientation. Queer is not a derogatory term unless used as such, and it is instead a term of
equality and acceptance that should reverberate positive feelings. Sadly, this is not the only way
people translate it, instead morphing it into a shameful word and a cutting insult.
Until recently, queer had been primarily used to describe something odd. There was nothing
derogatory about the word, it was just a normal, everyday adjective. Queer originally originated in
Germany in the sixteenth century, meaning "perverse." From there its use broadened to the term,
"not straight." This did not mean sexual identity necessarily, but it did mean out of character or not
totally normal. Since then it evolved

Argumentative Essay On Euthanasia
Euthanasia
The legal status of the practice of euthanasia is very difficult and a highly debatable topic.
Unfortunately in life, sometimes there comes a time when you or your loved one's body starts
failing, mind starts suffering, and breathe starts halting. Without a choice medical treatment is
placed and next thing you know weeks, months, and even years pass by and the person you once
knew full of life is instead in the hospital with no purpose other than their tortured presence that is
costing thousands of dollars. Many patients with no hopes of recovery turn to euthanasia to end the
suffering and when the patients are too weak to make a choice on their own and their survival seems
hopeless, family or friends make a very difficult decision to allow the process of euthanasia to take
place to end their loved one's life. At the same time, tons of people and organizations fight against
the practice of euthanasia and believe every life is worth saving no matter the conditions. In the
following passages below, using academic and scholarly sources, we touch up on a few of the topics
that are frequently brought up in many arguments that revolve around euthanasia and explore a
variety of views and perspectives.
The argument about euthanasia is largely influenced by the way the process is performed. "On
January 8th doctors disconnected the tube used to feed Mrs.Stinissen, a 47–year–old woman who
has been in a coma for 15 years. She is expected to starve to death in about two

Rhetorical Analysis Of Susan Anthony 's Speech
Introduction An oratorical speech aims to influence listeners to change their ideas or at least
consider the ideas of the speaker for the latter to ponder. This paper will analyze the speech given by
Susan Anthony, a feminist advocate who saw the injustice in the political sphere during her time.
Her speech was a moving piece, which aimed to stop the discrimination and let women exercise the
rights guaranteed by the constitution. The said speech will be evaluated in terms of the strategies
used and also the influence of such speech to the society in the end. About the Speech In 1872,
Susan Anthony, a known woman activist, gave a speech before thousands of people arguing the
injustice imposed to women especially in terms of exercising their political and civil rights. The
speech was the result of her arrest after she exercised her right to suffrage. She emphasized that she
did not commit any crime but rather only use her right to vote as a citizen of the country. The speech
was done to appeal the ethos and pathos wherein she stated that women cannot be disregarded on
their participation in the nation, which is inevitable in a country of democracy and freedom. Susan
made her point on federal constitution which states that women are included as citizens of the
country and as such, they must not be deprive of the rights to participate in important events that is
vital in the shaping of the country. In her mind, Anthony saw the wage inequities and certain
restrictions to women

Rhetorical Analysis Of A Speech By Susan Anthony
Oratorical Analysis Paper
A speech by Susan Anthony
Melissa Menendez
SPC1017/Dr. Kenny R. Leblanc
10/15/2014
Table of Contents
Introduction 2
Background 2
About the Speech 3
Structure and Evaluation 4
Influence 5
Analysis of the Speech 6
Results 7
Conclusion: 8
References: 10
Introduction An oratorical speech aims to influence listeners to change their ideas or at least
consider the ideas of the speaker for the latter to ponder. This paper will analyze the speech given by
Susan Anthony, a feminist advocate who saw the injustice in the political sphere during her time.
Her speech was a moving piece which aimed to stop the discrimination and let women exercise the
rights guaranteed by the constitution. The said speech will be evaluated in terms of the strategies
used and also the influence of such speech to the society in the end.
Background
Anthony gave her speech to start a movement for the freedom of women who were limited by men
within the country. The Women's Liberation which began during the late 18th century in the western
countries is also known as the Feminist Movement. The said movement was directed towards
reformation of laws to give women their rights particularly their right to vote in elections. At that
time, women felt that they were discriminated as they are seen as to be in the home only rather than
participate in the affairs of the society.
The said liberation was separated but connected in two waves. The first one was during the 18th

Gay Culture As My Study Intercultural Communication
I have chosen the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender culture (LGBT), more specifically, the
Gay culture as my study in intercultural communication. My person of contact is a 21–year–old
homosexual male by the name of Scott Gardner. Scott identifies himself as gay but more specifically
a panromantic homosexual; meaning, he is sexually attracted to men, but romantically attracted to
all genders. People all around the world fall victim to violence and inequality – some suffer torture,
some even executed – because of who they choose to love, their appearance, or who they are. Our
sexual orientation and gender identity are fundamental characteristics of ourselves, and that should
never be factors for suffering from abuse or discrimination. Homosexuality is all over the world;
coincidentally, so is the inequality and discrimination. According to the, International Lesbian and
Gay Association, 75 countries still incriminate same–sexual acts between consenting adults, which
is dropped from 92 countries when previously examined in 2006 (ILGA) According to information
from national and state–level population based surveys, it estimates between 2.2% to 4.0%, or 5.2
million to 9.5 million individuals ages 18 and older fit within the LGBT spectrum (Gary). Based on
the most recent data, the LGBT population has some variance between state to state; however,
across the United States the average population of LGTB is 3.5. For example, Washington State has
an LGBT density of 4%, Rhode

Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) And The Mormons
Same–sax marriage; a debate that has been going on in the religious community for years, is one
that will never cease to be important. Some religious group views on this topic is to condone the
acts of same–sex marriage, and some claim it is an act against gods will. I will discuss the difference
in views between the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) and the Mormons on the moral
debate of Same–sex marriage. The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) is actually the most
openly accepting of all religious groups of same sex marriage. Based on their website they heavily
respect the dignity and worth of every person. This respect is not limited to those of Heterosexual
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Through their teachings from the bible they believe and are taught that homosexual passions and
acts are shameful and unnatural, that deny entrance to the Kingdom of God. With this being the
basis of their believe, same–sex marriage cannot be the foundation of a Christian marriage approved
by God's Church. They believe the Church main purpose is the saving of people, not to bless the
means of their damnation. "No marriage can be sanctioned by the Church if the very basis of the
marriage involves acts that put the couple outside of eternal salvation. No matter what our society
may legislate, the law of God is clear–that a marriage is not a godly marriage if it is a same sex
union." (What does the Bible say about same sex marriage?) But Jehovah Witnesses believe that
Jesus loves EVERYONE including homosexuals, lesbians, transvestites, and transgender. Jesus is
the Great Healer and offers freedom from the bondage of sin and unnatural sexual feelings only
when you seek Him for His cleansing forgiveness. The Mormon Church has made public attempts
to combat same–sex marriage. They created a policy were Children living in a same–sex household
may not be blessed as babies or baptized until turn 18. The new policy states that the child once 18,
the child may denounce the practices of same–sex marriage and cohabitation and request to join the
church. The church has opposed same–sex marriages for ages and respects the law and
acknowledges the right of others to think and act differently. But it does not accept same–sex
marriage within its members. Their views on same–sex marriage are on par with their views on
polygamy. Over 1000 members of the Mormon Church have protested over the passing of this new

A New Year Of Youth Group
To be honest, I had nervous expectations coming into a new year of youth group because I had just
gotten out of an unsuccessful summer romance with a fellow sponsor that I volunteer at TIC with
every week. However, my fears were unnecessary; the added expectations of this internship helped
me focus less on the awkwardness of the failed relationship and focus more on my youth ministry
efforts. When I was a freshman sponsor, there was a Dordt senior sponsor who interned under the
church and was paid by the church for her work. I always felt the shame of being under my
processor's shadow of high expectations because I feel like I'm not good enough to have New Life
want to pay me. This may sound bad, but I actually had low expectations for my practicum this
semester. I didn't expect it to be much different from the volunteering that I had already been doing
with New Life for the past two years. I expected the general blanket statements of the goals that all
youth workers expect: being able to grow in my relationships with students in order to help these
teens grow in their relationship with God. If I've learned anything from my experiences, though, I've
learned that you can never really expect anything in youth ministry. The biggest strength that I
brought into the practicum was two years of prior experience with this youth group, which gave me
the advantage of already being familiar with most of the people I worked with. I was given similar
assignments and tasks by Ryan as

The Views On Gay Marriage
Gay Marriage
Tailor Chrisman
University of Cincinnati
Abstract
This paper explores the differing views on homosexual same–sex marriages coming from the views
of our governments as opposed to religious groups' views. It goes into detail to see which religions
are opposed, which support and which have no official position on the topic of gay marriage. It also
takes into account how the state governments have opposed and supported the legalization of same–
sex marriage over the course of our history.
Keywords: same–sex marriage, homosexuality, religion, government, gay marriage
What Has Been the General Opinion on Gay Marriage Coming From a
Political Viewpoint versus a Religious Viewpoint?
Gay marriage has been in hot debate for a very long time here in the United States. When it first
became an issue, state after state put in place a ban and would not allow homosexual couples the
right to legally marry. Many religions also put their metaphorical foot down and declared marriage a
sacred covenant between one man and one woman; they thought it was an abomination to let two
men or two women marry. Over the years, more bans were put into place, but as we come closer to
present day, many states began to lift the laws that prohibited homosexual couples from marrying.
Courts all across the country have ruled in favor of gay marriage saying that the bans are
unconstitutional. Many states have actually legalized gay marriage; thereby, allowing these couples
the

The controversy on whether euthanasia should be legalized, and whether its morally right or wrong,
has been ongoing across the country dating back to the 5th century. Euthanasia is the practice of
death of terminally–ill or injured individuals in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy. Its
classified as physician–assisted suicide (PAS). Euthanasia is illegal, but has been legalized in 5
states, (CA, CO, OR, VT, and WA) and D.C, under certain conditions. You must be 18 years or
older, be a resident of the state, expected to die within 6 months, have orally asked for the procedure
twice at least 15 days apart, and have the clearance of two specialist. Doctors have a moral
responsibility to keep their patient alive, which is a part of the reason euthanasia is so controversial.
It requires a doctor assisting in the death of a patient.
People who disagree with the legalization of euthanasia see it as being self–assisted murder. They
feel it should be illegal all together. Religion plays a part in it as well because those opposed to
euthanasia see it as being a sin by both parties. Some think of euthanasia as being a way to ensure a
"good" death. They feel it should be legal and is ultimately the persons' choice to "Die with
Dignity". Advocates also argue that it should be the individual's choice because it doesn't effect
anyone but the individual. They shouldn't have to suffer and be a prisoner in their own bodies, and
unless you've been as sick as those who've had to

Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA)
At times, the specific religious traditions, practices, and beliefs of the past are not enough to fill the
spiritual void of the modern human being. Even more, a single religion alone may not hold all of the
answers to satisfy one's desire for enlightenment, and many choose a new path. This is the path that
led to the creation of the religious denomination of Unitarian Universalism.
The faith of Unitarian Universalism was brought into existence upon the formation of the Unitarian
Universalist Association (UUA) from the merger of the two liberal Protestant denominations of
Unitarianism and Universalism in Boston, Massachusetts in the year 1961. No single person may be
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The six Sources are the living tradition of Unitarian Universalism and provide the basis of the
current practices of the faith:
Direct experience of that transcending mystery and wonder, affirmed in all cultures, which moves us
to a renewal of the spirit and an openness to the forces which create and uphold life;
Words and deeds of prophetic women and men which challenge us to confront powers and
structures of evil with justice, compassion, and the transforming power of love;
Wisdom from the world's religions which inspires us in our ethical and spiritual life;
Jewish and Christian teachings which call us to respond to God's love by loving our neighbors as
ourselves;
Humanist teachings which counsel us to heed the guidance of reason and the results of science, and
warn us against idolatries of the mind and spirit;
Spiritual teachings of earth–centered traditions which celebrate the sacred circle of life and instruct
us to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature.
Unitarian Universalist practices merge aspects of Protestant Christianity with

Persuasive Essay On Gay Marriage
"Same–sex marriage is not gay privilege, it's equal rights."– Ricky Gervais. There are numerous
opinions and standing views on gay marriage. The argument regarding gay marriage should be
legalized or not is extremely controversial. According to an article from the Human Rights
Campaign, there is nothing wrong with allowing homosexuals to have the same rights as those who
are heterosexual. Every individual person should be granted equal rights, regardless of sexuality.
Gay marriage should be legalized in all states and countries, it has been held off for too long. No
one can deny that since the Supreme Court's ruling regarding gay marriage, people have been
debating whether gay marriage should be legal or not. And many believe that denying some people
the option to marry is discriminatory. "Throughout our history, we have fought discrimination. We
have joined together to recognize equality for racial minorities, women, people with disabilities,
immigrants... [Legalizing gay marriage] is the right thing to do and it is time." (Posner). Same–sex
couples want the right to marry like anybody else, and for the same reasons too. They are in love
and want to spend their lives with this person. Even though it is possible to do this without being
married; "they want to honor their relationship in the greatest way our society has to offer"
(Procon.org) . There is no reason two people cannot marry despite their sexuality. If a man and
woman get to marry because they love each

The Pros And Cons Of Euthanasia
The debate whether euthanasia should be legalized or not, has been ongoing across the country for
centuries. Euthanasia is the painless killing of a patient who is suffering from an incurable and
painful disease or in an irreversible coma. Euthanasia has been around since the beginning of
medicine. Hippocrates, a Greek physician, realized the practice of euthanasia taking place by other
physicians. He decided to make his students take an oath to never intentionally harm their patients,
and that's how the Hippocratic Oath came about. The practice of euthanasia is illegal in most
countries. Supporters of euthanasia are far and few, hence the legalization in only 5 states and D.C.
in the U.S. Those who are opposed to euthanasia see it as being suicide, just with the help of a
physician. They feel it should be illegal all together. Religion, Law, and Family all play key roles in
why I feel euthanasia shouldn't be legalized.
Those who feel like euthanasia should be legalized, are the people who believe in the individual's
right to choose their life's course. Those with severe illnesses shouldn't have to spend their last days
with nothing but agony. Churches such as The United Church of Christ and The Unitarian
Universalist Association support euthanasia. The article Church of Christ Endorses Euthanasia,
stated that "[the church affirmed the] rights of dying persons and their families to make their own
decisions on terminating medical treatment, including decisions regarding

Unitarian Universalism
Unitarian Universalism can trace their roots back to Christian Protestantism. Unitarianism
developed in the Common Era as a belief that all people would be saved. The first Unitarian
Churches were established in sixteenth–century Transylvania. These Churches continue to worship
today. Universalism was developed in America in the late 1700's and was established in Boston. It
was not until the early 1960's did these separate religious groups Unitarian and Universalism united
to form what is now Unitarian Universalism. The religion is very much theologically liberal and it is
supported by the notion that a free and responsible search for truth and meaning is important.
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Ceremonies vary tremendously and each congregation holds its own traditions. Most traditions are
based on the needs of the congregation. Ceremonies can include weddings, baptisms, memorial
services, coming of age services, and other wild and creative services. According to the Unitarian
Universalist website (2007), "the day–to–day life of a congregation is the glue that holds the
spiritual community together. Unitarian Universalism approaches the more "secular" aspects of
congregational life with the same religious intent as its worship. Each congregation's religious
education classes, community activities, special youth and young adult groups and activities, and
even the building facilities committees are essential aspects of our spiritual work. We believe it is
our deeds, not our creeds, that are most important." Unitarian Universalism promotes diversity and
justice. Accessibility is a commitment that many Unitarian Universalist congregations try to meet.
According to the principles of faith according to the Unitarian Universalist web site (2007), "the
principles of our faith call us to affirm "the inherent worth and dignity of every person", and to
promote "justice, equity, and compassion in our human relationships." The goal is to welcome all
people with disabilities to all facets of activities within the congregation. Diversity also includes
welcoming all types of people and their families. Unitarian Universalists have welcomed Bisexual,
Gay,

Unitarian Universalism Experience Paper
For my project I attended a service at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Midland, Texas. I picked
this project because attending a Unitarian Universalist Church was always something I was
interested in doing. I had known people involved with this church and I had always heard good
things about it. When visiting my hometown I seized the opportunity to go with a friend who is a
very active member with the church. Service was on a Sunday at 9:00, much like many other
churches in town. It is a small church with a modern look. Upon entering there are friendly people
gathered in a small space off to the right chatting and drinking fairtrade coffee. Everyone was very
courteous and took the opportunity to say good morning and introduce themselves. ... Show more
There were no Bibles, but there were Unitarian hymnals on every chair which we sang from after
the sermon. The songs sounded much like Christian hymnals but were very diverse in nature. The
hymns were from various religions, but the words were not specific in belief, only uplifting and
soothing. After the service people left or lingered like many churches. I went and explored the small
courtyard, which I learned was all xeriscaped, and designed to be earth friendly. The water fountain
fixtures all used grey water. There was a small community food garden and the flowers used were
chosen to promote honey bee activity. There was also composting bins nearby. I was really
impressed with this and loved that they felt that caring for our planet was of utmost importance
much like myself. I really enjoyed my time at the Unitarian Universalist Church. It was full of
diverse people. In one morning there was talk of a union ceremony for a lovely lesbian couple, a
fundraiser for the local womens shelter, a yearly sale of fair trade goods, a gathering of wiccans, a
Buddhist meditation and lecture, and a bible study. It was such a relief to see so many beliefs
accepted and celebrated in one place. It really gave me hope that one day people can really learn to
coexist with one

Euthanasia is the termination of a very sick person's life in order to relieve them of their pain and
suffering. Euthanasia is from a Greek word meaning easy death. The person who undergoes
euthanasia usually has an incurable condition and in some cases wants their life to be ended.
Euthanasia can be done at the request of a person which is voluntary but at the same time if a per is
too sick and is unable to make the decision the family/next of kin inline, do chose or the court
makes the decision. The issues of should euthanasia be legalized, had been at the center of very
heated debates for many reasons and is incurred by key points like religious aspects, society's
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As far back as 1947, Americans were not in favor of Euthanasia. In today's society Americans
appear to have mixed opinions based on their religiosity. Americans are less likely to support
euthanasia when the emphasis are based on "Doctor "assistance" to commit suicide. On the other
hand, if a critically ill or hopelessly ill patient is in great pain with no chance of recovery or survival
and ask for a lethal dose, the numbers increased in agreement ( (A New Zealand Resource for Life
Related Issues, n.d.). Although religious beliefs play an important role in Americans views and
beliefs, the fact still remains the same that a large vast majority of Americans have consistently
supported euthanasia in recent decades and today (McCarthy, 2014). While a physician can give you
advice on how to treat a terminally ill patient and explain to you what you can expect from the
disease, a physician should not have the right to be a decision maker when relating to euthanasia.
This decision should be left up to the family and the patient, and nor should the physician participate
in this act or in physician assisted suicide. A physician job is to try and cure you, and/or alleviate
you from any time of pain, not kill you. By a physician being able to participate in this kind of act
will only create a trust issue between the physician and the patient as well

A Small Universal Unitarian Church
The purpose of this ethnographic study is to provide a short description of a small Universal
Unitarian Church located in Canandaguia New York. The Unitarian Universalist Church of
Canandaguia was founded in the fall of 1991 by Reverends Carl and Maureen Thitchner. The co–
ministers originated from the Unitarian Universalist Church of Amherst. After the steady growth of
the Church they sought a larger facility in 1997. The Universal Unitarian tradition seeks to embrace
many faiths and traditions found throughout all humanity. The are explicit in the idea that they do
not believe that truth is the sole possession of one religion. Instead, they seek to spread throughout
all traditions including secular traditions. One important symbol of the Unitarian Universals
tradition is the flame wishing a chalice. The joining of the chalice and the flame looks to encourage
sacrifice and love though there are many different interruptions across the world such as the light of
reason, the warmth of community, and the flame of hope. The UUCC has monthly worship themes
which revolve around "core spiritual values" which are celebrated by the Unitarian Universalists
faith. Every month they focus on one of these values, and as such, each is approached with the
question "what does it mean to live a life of____?". They focus on the deep commitment ensuring
that its practice makes a difference within their daily lives. The Church offers "soul matters" which
is an opportunity for an

Arguments Against Same Sex Marriage
Lifelong Adoptions hopes that in the upcoming years the average adoptions per year from same sex
couples increases. Like Chapter 2 in Marriage, Families, and Relationships: Making Choices in a
Diverse Society, the family ecology perspective's environmental influences on families just as much
as families' influences on their surroundings. In fact, same sex marriages are more likely to have
higher income and raise children (Lamanna, 2005). Thus, as the world around us is shifting and
becoming a more inclusive society so has the opportunities that same sex couples are receiving.
The United States has not always been very accepting especially when religion and same sex people
did not go hand in hand. Religion was such an important factor in everyday life that many did not
accept the way other people chose to love or create a family with one another. Especially not when
it had to do with same sex marriages which the Bible and other forms of religion did not agree with.
This created a problem to many people which began to protest against same sex couples or any
LGBTQ. In Democratic Anxieties: Same–Sex Marriage, Death, and Citizenship by Mario Feit, there
is a "discourse between those in the government who believe that same sex marriage should not
have been passed." Feit states that many did not want this Bill to be passed because they thought
with same sex marriages there would be no reproduction, "lesbian and gay men and women must
not appropriate reproductive metaphors for

Persuasive Essay On Abortion
According to abort73.com an estimated 908,000 abortions took place in 2014 in the United States.
This is no surprise; however, because 18.9% of American pregnancies ended in abortion that year.
While global views on abortion change almost daily, it is still the only accepted form of murder
legalized throughout the world. Approximately 75% of the world lives in an area where there is little
legal guidance, regarding rules or regulations pertaining to abortion. While it seems that there are
few advocates for the rights of unborn children, that statement is far from the truth. Most religions
view abortion as an immoral action, resulting in many million religious people in protest to
abortion. With the effects that religion and human rights movements create, leaves this world
divided into two. Those who are for abortion, are known as being pro choice, and those who are
against it are pro life. Even though many people may be able to justify the act of abortion, some
cannot find it within them to deny the most basic human right of living, to anyone, especially the
unborn. While just 25% of the world lives in a country where abortion is strictly considered an act
of murder by the federal government, the rest of us live a life where unborn children have no rights,
until birth. The highest abortion rates take place in eastern european countries such as Belarus,
Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Republic of Moldova, Romania, Russian Federation,
Slovakia, and Ukraine where

Dorothea Dix Sparknotes
Dorothea Lynde Dix was quoted as saying, "In a world where there is so much to be done, I felt
strongly impressed that there must be something for me to do." Dix began at the age of 39, and
spent the next 20 years as a social reformer for the treatment of the mentally ill. When asked to
teach a Sunday School class at a women's correctional facility, Dix was appalled at the conditions,
as well as the fact that many of the women weren't criminals, but were instead mentally ill. This is
where her crusade began. Her work had immediate results throughout the country, and the changes
are still being felt even today.
http://www.webster.edu/~woolflm/dorotheadix.html. The website is an ... Show more content on
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One of the links is to Notable American Unitarians and further directs the reader to biographies for
people such as Frank Lloyd Wright, Linus Pauling, Adlai Stevenson, e.e. cummings and Pete
Seeger.
http://www.ana.org/hof/dixxdl.htm. This website for the American Nursing Association gives a very
brief overview of Dix, relating to her induction into the ANA Hall of Fame in 1976. It notes that
although she had no formal nursing training, she was appointed superintendent of the female nurses
of the Army during the Civil War. It comments on how her tireless efforts led to the recruitment of
more than 2,000 female nurses for the Union Army.
http://www.psych.org/pnews/98–10–16/hx.html. This feature for the Psychiatric News answers the
question as to why Dix became so involved, and felt so strongly about the mentally ill. The article
gives more detail about the Dix family. It was also interesting to note that many in the psychiatric
field feel that Dix is truly an unsung hero of the mental health movement.
http://www.aboutfamouspeople.com/article1017.html. This website gives much of the same
information as to the life of Dix. It does, however, contain an interesting quote that she is supposed
to have given to the Massachusetts State Legislature. "I call your attention to the present state
of Insane Persons confined within this Commonwealth, in cages,

Abortion : A Medical Procedure
Abortion is, as defined by Merriam–Webster's Dictionary, "a medical procedure used to end a
pregnancy and cause the death of the fetus." A procedure done within the first 9 weeks of pregnancy
is done with medicines and the effects are similar to that of a natural miscarriage. This medicine can
also be used from 9–20 weeks into pregnancy with heavier doses of the medicine. From 7–15 weeks
of pregnancy, a suction termination is performed. This is where they use anesthetic and a suction
tube is inserted into the womb and the fetus and surrounding tissue is removed. A late abortion from
20–24 weeks of pregnancy will require an overnight stay at a hospital. There are two options: a
surgical two–stage abortion and a medically induced abortion. The first stage of a two–stage
abortion will stop the heartbeat of the fetus and the second stage will be performed the next day and
will involve removing the fetus and tissue. A medically induced abortion is where they give you a
medicine that causes labor–like contractions and the procedure is similar to a late miscarriage.
Abortion has been around for as early as 1550 BC. It was done before "quickening" or when the
baby started to move by inserting a plant fiber covered with honey and crushed dates. In 1821,
Connecticut put up a law about selling the poison that made abortions happen, but didn't have a law
about the women who took it. The early 1900's were when most of the states in the U.S. had banned
abortion. All 50 states had outlawed

Pro Choice And Pro Life Arguments
Abortion is defined by Merriam–Webster as "the termination of a pregnancy after, accompanied by,
resulting in, or closely followed by the death of the embryo or fetus" (Merriam–Webster, n.d.).
Abortion is always a passionate topic of debate for anybody. Whether it's a debate for an elected
government position or friends just sitting around drinking coffee, abortion is a topic that has the
potential to get emotionally out of hand. Activists for abortion, also known as Pro–choice, fight on
behalf of the soon to be mother to choose to take the pregnancy to term or to terminate the
pregnancy prior to the child's birth and not be stopped by the government or any religious
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For example, should a person injure or kill a mother and her unborn child, intentionally or
unintentionally, during the event of a crime the person will be charged with the appropriate crime of
two people instead of one. The law also defines what is considered to be a human. It states that any
unborn child in the mother's womb at any point in time of the pregnancy is considered to be human
(Hart, 2004). As of 2015, 38 states have laws similar to the Federal Unborn Victims of Violence Act
also known as fetal homicide laws. 23 of those state laws go as far as applying the law to the initial
phases of pregnancy instead of after a certain period of time (Frantz, 2016). For example, someone
in the state of Arkansas cannot be charged with the homicide of an unborn child until after 12 weeks
gestation whereas someone in the state of Arizona can be charged with the homicide of an unborn
child at any point in time while the child is in the mother ("Key Facts," 2004). Another argument is
abortions are painful for an unborn child to go through. While most abortions are usually done prior
to the end of the first trimester there are abortions that are done in the second or third trimester. The
medical community has different views on whether or not an unborn child can feel pain before 20
weeks. Some doctors will say a child can feel pain at as soon as eight weeks while others will say
they won't be able to feel pain until after the 20 weeks mark.

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